Protect Your Loved Ones from Wandering
A family member’s worst nightmare is when their loved one or care recipient wanders off or goes missing. Read how to Protect Your Loved Ones from Wandering, which originally appeared in Today’s Caregiver.
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The Important Role of At Home Senior Care During the Pandemic and Beyond
In this episode of the Help Choose Home podcast, Jeff Bevis highlights the many ways home care companies are meeting the challenges of the pandemic head on, as well as how the status of home care has been elevated during these past six months as more people learn about the...
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Senior Care During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Coronavirus worries add stress to caring for older adults. Nurse Beckie shares advice on keeping seniors safe, protecting them from exposure to the virus, creating a backup plan, and taking precautions. This guest post appeared in the special COVID-19 section of DailyCaring.com
Caregivers Should Care for Themselves During the Pandemic Too
Caring for an aging loved one is difficult in the best of times. But the COVID-19 pandemic has made a hard task even harder. Read these tips from Nurse Beckie on helping caregivers through to brighter days. This article appeared on SeniorsLifestyleMag.com.
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5 Ways to Help Loved Ones Deal with Grief
When a loved one’s partner passes away, it can be difficult for them to deal with the ensuing grief. As a family caregiver, you might feel powerless to help, especially when processing the loss of the loved one yourself. But there are some things you can do to help ease...
Helping Aging Loved Ones Maintain Independence
Getting older does not have to mean a loss of independence for loved ones. By being aware of the most important physical and emotional needs of their loved ones, caregivers can develop the right plans to assist them without becoming overwhelmed in the process. Here Nurse Beckie shares five ways...
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7 POSITIVE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR CAREGIVERS
With all the stress and responsibility of caregiving, it’s easy to forget to give ourselves credit for the wonderful things we do for others. Nurse Beckie shares 7 positive New Year’s resolutions for caregivers that help us acknowledge our contributions and find ways to reduce stress and increase well-being. This...
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7 Ways to Protect Aging Loved Ones from Old Man Winter
The cold months can create dangerous conditions for older adults, especially those who may already have impaired mobility due to age or previous injury. With more susceptibility to cold, older individuals need greater protection from the frigid temperatures, indoors and out. Winter doesn’t have to be a stressful time for...
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Planning for a Disaster Doesn’t Have to Be One
It’s a scary world sometimes. We’re always hearing about disasters in the news. Tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfires can displace thousands of people from their homes and cause millions of dollars in property damage. These events are difficult under the best of circumstances, but, with aging loved ones in the mix, they...
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Veterans in Franchising (Podcast)
On this special Veteran’s Day episode, Franchise Business Review founder Eric Stites talks with Jeff Bevis as they explore the important role military veterans play in the success of franchising. Listen to this podcast episode of Franchising in Review.
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